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UAE Moments
5 days ago
- General
- UAE Moments
Infant Passes Away After Mid-Flight Birth on Korean Plane
Newborn Delivery During Mid-Air Journey A baby boy was delivered aboard a Jeju Air flight traveling from Clark International Airport in the Philippines to Incheon Airport in South Korea. The aircraft was scheduled to land at Incheon around 6:21 a.m. on Sunday. Tragically, the newborn lost his life before the plane reached its destination, as confirmed by the Incheon International Airport Police Corps. Emergency Response and Outcome At approximately 6:44 a.m., a distress call alerted emergency services that the baby was not breathing. First responders quickly arrived at Incheon Airport, but by the time they reached the scene, the infant's heart had already stopped. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead upon arrival. Family's Travels and Background The mother, a Filipino woman in her 30s, had been traveling with her husband, mother-in-law, and daughter during the flight when the incident occurred. Investigation into the Infant's Death Incheon Authorities Probe Incident Officials from Incheon Airport are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the mid-flight birth and trying to determine the cause of the infant's death. Jurisdiction and Legal Framework Under international aviation law, incidents occurring aboard an aircraft are subject to the regulations of the country where the plane is registered. Since Jeju Air is a South Korean-registered airline, South Korean authorities are handling the case. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel for latest news
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Long lines at airport for USIM cards
A crowd is seen gathered near a SK Telecom roaming center in Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport on Wednesday, as travelers rush to swap their USIM cards before traveling abroad. SK Telecom, a Korean mobile carrier with 25 million users, is offering free USIM card replacements as part of its response to a recent data hacking incident. The severity of the data breach is the worst in the history of the country's telecommunications industry, SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang said Wednesday. (Photo by Yonhap)
Korea Herald
14-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Incheon Airport to consult on Poland's new air hub
Incheon International Airport Corporation announced Monday that it has signed a contract with Poland's Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, or CPK, to provide Phase 2 operational consulting services for the European country's new airport project. The six-month contract, running from April to September, follows the successful completion of Phase 1 consultation, which the Korean airport secured in 2023. The new Polish airport, led by CPK, is a major infrastructure initiative aimed at replacing the existing Warsaw Chopin Airport with a state-of-the-art hub capable of handling up to 100 million passengers annually in its final phase. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, with the official opening planned for 2032. As part of the second phase, Incheon Airport will provide expert consultations across key areas of airport operations, including aviation security, restricted area management, information and communication technology infrastructure, passenger signage, terminal flow design, and access transportation planning. Through this continued collaboration, Incheon Airport aims to solidify its presence in the European market and further demonstrate its global leadership in airport development and operations. 'We will complete this project with the same dedication and expertise that led to the success of previous collaborations,' said IIAC President and CEO Lee Hag-jae. 'This project will serve as a key stepping stone for expanding our global footprint across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.'
Korea Herald
20-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Temu secures first logistics hub in Korea: reports
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has reportedly signed a long-term lease for a large logistics center in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, marking the first time a Chinese e-commerce operator has secured a logistics facility in Korea. According to news reports, the new logistics center spans an area equivalent to 23 football fields and is equipped with both high- and low-temperature storage facilities. The company is also said to be considering establishing its Korean headquarters at the site. Strategically located near major airports and seaports, including Incheon Airport, the center is expected to serve as a key logistics hub for Temu's Korean operations. Lotte Global Logistics, a subsidiary of Lotte Corporation, will oversee its management and operations. Although Temu entered the Korean market four years later than its larger rival, AliExpress, the company is rapidly expanding its presence. Last year, it began recruiting Korean sellers for its online marketplace, and now, with the establishment of its first logistics center, it appears to be strengthening its foothold in Korea.
